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politics1 month ago•16 min saved

Two Democratic Defections Force GOP Agenda, Sparking Internal Discipline Threats

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced that Democratic leadership will refer two moderate members to the caucus rules panel for helping Republicans pass a key procedural vote. Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Jared Golden defied party instructions to advance a rule that revived the GOP legislative agenda, including a resolution condemning socialism. The move, which passed 210-208, left Democratic leadership stunned and prompted threats of disciplinary action, while the two members cited support for specific policy provisions as their justification.

via Politico|

#gop-agenda #hakeem-jeffries #house-democrats

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Speaker Mike Johnson Outlines GOP Agenda: Border Security, Year-End Strategy, Ukraine Aid, and Government Funding

Speaker Mike Johnson, the newly elected House Speaker, has outlined the next legislative priorities on the GOP agenda, which include funding for Israel, U.S.-Mexico border security, and Ukraine aid. The House intends to hold a vote on a funding package that pairs border security with fresh Ukraine aid, following the passage of a $14.5 billion Israel aid package. Johnson also plans to pass a stopgap bill to fund the government into next year and gain support across the Capitol. Senate Democrats are expected to reject a standalone proposal supporting Israel, while Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is working to pair Israel and Ukraine aid together, along with funding for U.S. border security.

via Fox News|

#border-security #gop-agenda #israel-funding

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

GOP Focuses on Ukraine Aid and Border Security, Says Speaker Mike Johnson

New Speaker Mike Johnson informed Republican senators that a Ukraine aid package, coupled with U.S. border security measures, will be prioritized in the House after the passage of the $14.5 billion Israel aid package. Johnson also mentioned plans to pass a stopgap bill to fund the government into next year to avoid a federal shutdown. While some senators expressed support for the new speaker, there were differing opinions on additional aid to Ukraine. Johnson's position puts him at odds with Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, who aims to approve aid for Israel and Ukraine together, along with funding for U.S. border security.

via Yahoo News|

#border-security #gop-agenda #israel-aid-package

politics3 years ago•6 min saved

The Power Struggle Within the GOP: McCarthy's Triumph and Revenge.

House conservatives, mostly from the Trump-aligned Freedom Caucus, are seeking revenge on GOP leaders for what they see as Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s broken promises during the debt drama. They are now working to derail senior Republicans’ plans to pass even widely popular party priorities on the floor this week and are pushing for spending cuts this fall that would essentially renege on last week’s debt deal. McCarthy and his leadership team are still working to reach a truce with the members who are refusing to allow floor action, delivering a humiliating blow to the speaker days after a debt agreement that his allies considered a huge victory.

via POLITICO|

#debt-deal #gop-agenda #house-conservatives